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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arlington resident Silvi Pomeroy is raising money on GoFundMe to bring Buddy, an abused stray dog from Albania, to the United States—Buddy is quarantining at a veterinary hospital in Tirana and will be flown over once he is cleared for travel. ARLnow
- ➤ Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Steven Cade will perform at Arlington's Bridges to Independence on Monday as part of his Giving Guitars Tour, where he will host a Q&A and donate a signed guitar to support the shelter's programs. The tour has raised over $250,000 for more than 140 organizations since 2021 — and his Arlington stop will be his final visit in a busy week of shows in nearby communities. ARLnow
- ➤ Arlington residents can vote on the best kid-friendly activities as part of the ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards with submissions open until two weeks from now—if a favorite is missing, residents may write it in. Voting is also underway for the Best Barbecue Restaurant, which closes next Friday at 9 a.m., and the results for the Best Bar category have been announced. ARLnow
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia will offer a three-day sales tax holiday from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3 on qualifying school supplies, clothing & footwear, hurricane preparedness items, and select Energy Star and WaterSense products. Maryland will have a week-long tax break from Aug. 10 through Aug. 16 that will remove its 6% tax on clothing & footwear costing $100 or less. NBC Washington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Robots from Kiwibot began a 20-day pilot earlier this month to scan Arlington sidewalks from Ballston to Rosslyn for cracks, weeds, and gaps using laser scanners, mobile mapping, AI and machine learning. The county will use the results to decide if the technology will be adopted for its 2028 sidewalk assessment. ARLnow
SHOP NEWS
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Footloose the Musical
7-9:30 p.m. — Encore Stage & Studio — $22 for Adults, $18 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors — Experience the vibrant tale of Ren challenging a town's ban on dancing and music.
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Crystal City Connector Cleanup
1-3 p.m. — Mount Vernon Trail — Free entry — Help improve the Crystal City Connector by volunteering to clean and maintain the trail.
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Rosslyn Rocks: Country Music Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Central Place Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy live country music under the stars with the Patrick Olivier Band and great summer vibes.
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Pre-Dating Speed Dating for Ages 50-69
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Astro Beer Hall — Ticket required — Meet interesting singles in a dynamic atmosphere with fast-paced 6-minute 'pre-dates' to spark connections.
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Children's Festival 2025
4 PM — Kenmore Theater — Ticket info at Tickeri.com — Experience a joyful day of fun activities for children of all ages.
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Beeswax Candle Making Workshop
7-8:30 p.m. — Detour Coffee — Food and drinks available for purchase — Learn to craft lovely beeswax candles in a relaxing evening workshop.
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Big Bold Collage Blooms Workshop
3-5 p.m. — Shop Made in DC — All materials included — Create vibrant collage flowers from hand-painted papers under the guidance of Jennifer Penick.
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